🧾 Ingredients (9-inch pie)
Crust:
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1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Filling:
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2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
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1 cup sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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½ cup milk or evaporated milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground ginger
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Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the sweet potatoes
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Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks.
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Boil or steam until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
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Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.
2. Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
3. Make the filling
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In a large bowl, beat together mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and softened butter.
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
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Stir in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
4. Assemble the pie
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Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Cool completely before serving. Chill for a firmer texture if desired.
🌟 Tips & Variations
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Crust option: Use a graham cracker crust for a sweeter, textured base.
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Topping: Serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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Spice twist: Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra warmth.
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Sweet potato puree shortcut: Use canned sweet potatoes if fresh ones aren’t available.
This Sweet Potato Pie is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any cozy dessert craving.
I can also give you a mini sweet potato pie version that’s perfect for individual servings. Do you want me to do that?